Thirteen states still require annual inspections in most cases, with two others requiring inspections every two years.
Critics of the inspections note that many of those states, including Texas and New York, are not drastically different than states that ditched annual checks years ago, an assertion backed up by crash figures. “There is just no evidence whatsoever,” committee Chairman Robert Nichols said, noting a proposal to end vehicle inspections has come up in each of the past three legislative sessions.
Experience, however, has mechanics and others convinced the inspections identify problems that could put drivers at risk.
via The Houston Chronicle via MSN